Who is Vernon Kay Married to? Check Out His Wife and Children
by Mathelene
Updated May 04, 2023
Who is Vernon Kay?
Vernon Kay is a British television and radio presenter born on April 28, 1974, in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. Vernon Kay attended St Joseph's RC High School in Horwich, near Bolton. He then spent two years at St John Rigby College in Orrell before graduating with a degree in environmental science from Manchester Metropolitan University. Kay began his career as a model before transitioning to television presenting.
He presented Channel 4's T4 from 2000 to 2005 and has hosted various television shows for ITV, including All Star Family Fortunes, Just the Two of Us, Beat the Star, The Whole 19 Yards, Splash!, and 1000 Heartbeats. Kay also hosted his own show on BBC Radio 1 from 2004 to 2012 and had his own show on Radio X from 2015 to 2017.
Since the 2018-2019 season, he has been the main presenter for the live coverage of Formula E for English-speaking territories/platforms around the world. In 2020, Kay appeared on the twentieth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, finishing in third place.
In May 2023, he is set to become the new mid-morning host on BBC Radio 2, taking over the slot from Ken Bruce. In 2023, Kay was announced as the new mid-morning host on BBC Radio 2 from May 2023, taking over the slot from Ken Bruce.
Who is Vernon Kay Married to?
Vernon Kay married Tess Daly. Vernon Kay and BBC Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly got married on September 12, 2003, at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Horwich, near Kay's native Bolton. The couple was all smiles during their reception, and they have been happily married for over 20 years.
Recently, Vernon Kay broke his silence as he was announced as Ken Bruce's replacement on BBC Radio 2. The 48-year-old presenter, who is married to Tess Daly, is known for his successful career in television and radio. According to Tess Daly, the couple's first meeting was "explosive," and they started dating soon after.
Tess later said in a 2013 interview with Digital Spy, "It was all quite immediate, really, because we instantly had such a blast together. I couldn't imagine having more fun with anyone else. It was pretty explosive, I tell you." After two years of dating, Vernon Kay and Tess Daly got married in a ceremony at St Mary's Church in Horwich, which is Vernon's hometown.
How Old is Vernon Kay?
Vernon Kay, who is now 49 years old, was born in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Before he became a presenter, he worked as a model. He landed his first major presenting role in 2000 on T4, where he co-hosted the show alongside June Sarpong.
In 2003, he co-hosted the Channel 4 game show Boys and Girls, and in the following year, he fronted Celebrities Under Pressure on ITV. Vernon Kay has since had a successful career in television and radio, presenting various shows for ITV, BBC, and Radio X.
Who is Vernon Kay's Wife?
Vernon Kay’s Wife is Tess Daly. Tess Daly, whose real name is Helen Daly, was born in March 1969 in Cheshire, making her 51 years old. She attended Hayfield Primary School and then New Mills Secondary School. Tess started her career as a model after being scouted outside a McDonald's restaurant in Manchester.
She changed her name to Tess from Helen after her agent suggested it. Tess appeared in two Duran Duran videos and was the face of Danone Shape yogurt and the lingerie company La Senza in the UK. In 2000, she sent a showreel to the producers of The Big Breakfast and was soon contracted to host the Find Me a Model competition.
She replaced Ulrika Jonsson as the presenter of the ITV makeover show Home On Their Own in 2003. Tess has been co-presenting BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing since its first series in 2004. She has also co-hosted BBC's Children in Need since 2008, but announced in the summer of 2020 that she wouldn't be returning.
Vernon Kay Children
Vernon Kay and his wife Tess Daly have two daughters named Phoebe and Amber. Phoebe, their first child, was born on 17 October 2004, while Amber was born on 30 May 2009. The family resides in Buckinghamshire. When Vernon participated in the reality show "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!".
He revealed that he was primarily doing it for his daughters who were huge fans of the show and were excited to see him on it. Tess Daly shared a rare picture of Vernon and their daughters on Instagram, expressing how much they missed him and wished him luck on the show.
Vernon Kay Biography
Name
Vernon Kay
Age
49 years old as of 2023
Nationality
British
Profession
Television and Radio Presenter
Spouse
Tess Daly
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Who is Vernon Kay Married to - FAQs
Vernon Kay is a British television and radio presenter
Vernon Kay's wife is Tess Daly, a British television presenter
Vernon Kay is currently 49 years old, having been born on April 28, 1974.
Vernon Kay has two daughters with his wife Tess Daly. Their first child, Phoebe, was born on October 17, 2004, and their second child, Amber, was born on May 30, 2009.